---
title: "Patch folder"
method: PATCH
path: "/v1/folders/{folder_id}"
tags: ["Folders"]
---

# Patch folder

`PATCH /v1/folders/{folder_id}`

Update a folder's properties. Currently supports updating the folder title. Only the fields you include in the request body will be modified.

Returns the updated folder object.

> 🚧 Permissions
>
> Please check you have the relevant permissions required to access this resource. This may include specific permissions on the object itself or its parent, or having the correct user role if you're making updates.

## Path parameters

- `folder_id` string, required

## Request body

- object
  - `title` string — The folder's title.

## Response `200`

200

- object
  - `data` object, required
    - `id` string, required
    - `url` string — The URL of this resource in the Dovetail web app. This field is experimental and may change without notice.
    - `title` string, required
    - `type` 'folder', required
    - `created_at` string, required
    - `parent_folder` object, nullable, required
      - `id` string, required
    - `folders` object[], nullable, required
      - `id` string, required

## Other responses

- `400` — 400
- `401` — 401
- `403` — 403
- `404` — 404
- `422` — 422
- `429` — 429
- `500` — 500

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